Research
The AEU conducts regular surveys and research into the views and professional experiences of its members, including an annual State of Schools survey and regular surveys of new teachers.
State of Our Schools 2011: Facilities and maintenance
The AEU's annual State of Our Schools survey is a regular snapshot of public education in Victoria. More than 500 principals responded to the 2011 survey, making it one of the most comprehensive barometers of the government school system.
Among the findings, four out of five principals said their schools had not benefited from the Victorian Government's 10 year building program, with either no plans for work, or plans where work had not yet begun. Some 77% said their school had urgent maintenance needs.
- Read the news story
- Download the results (PDF 130KB).
Previous surveys
- State of Our Schools 2010
- State of Our Schools 2009
- State of Our Schools 2007
- State of Our Schools 2006
- State of Our Schools 2005
- State of Our Schools 2004
- State of Our Schools 2003
- State of Our Schools 2002
AEU benchmark opinion poll 2010
The AEU commissioned a poll of 400 Victorian voters on attitudes to public education to inform our campaigns. Three-quarters rated education as one of the most important issues in the forthcoming state election — the highest for any issue, equal with health — and overwhelming numbers supported the need for greater investment to support students with additional needs.
- Download the results (PDF)
New Teachers Survey
The AEU conducts regular surveys of its graduate teacher members. This document details the 2007 findings and reveals a generation of new teachers worried about pay, workload and the bad press teachers get in the media.
- Download the report (PDF 100KB)
Previous surveys
